Deepfake Cyberbullying: A Menacing Weapon against Girls
The Alarming Rise of Deepfake Porn Cyberbullying
In a recent incident in Almendralejo, Spain, male classmates exploited an AI-powered app to create and disseminate deepfake pornographic images of girls.
Misogyny Unleashed: Deepfakes as Tools of Control
Deepfake technology, capable of generating convincing fake images, is becoming a tool for misogyny, reinforcing gender norms and discouraging girls from pursuing certain roles.
The Psychological Toll: Beyond Consent and Privacy Violations
As deepfakes escalate, they not only violate consent and privacy but also inflict psychological harm, shaping perceptions and perpetuating harmful stereotypes.
From “Jokes” to Real Consequences: Impact on Girls’ Confidence
The ease of creating deepfakes allows cyberbullies to dismiss their actions as jokes, trivializing the harm caused and reinforcing harmful stereotypes, damaging girls’ confidence.
Deepfakes as Weapons of Non-Physical Violence
While not physically violent, deepfakes act as tools of non-physical violence, lampooning, shaming, and vilifying girls, further entrenching misogynistic attitudes in society.
A Persistent Threat: Navigating the Future of Cyberbullying
As deepfake technology evolves, understanding its potential for reinforcing misogyny is crucial for parents, schools, and society to address the escalating menace of cyberbullying.
Re-reported from the article originally published in The conversation.com
